The role of reference groups in international investment decisions by firms from emerging economies

Jiatao Li; Fiona Kun Yao

doi:10.1016/j.intman.2010.03.005

The role of reference groups in international investment decisions by firms from emerging economies

Jiatao Li, Fiona Kun Yao

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Abstract

Investments in China by firms from emerging economies were studied to determine how various reference groups affect their foreign market entry behavior. Imitation was shown to be an important factor, but the mechanism seems to vary depending on the institutional environments in the host and the home market. Firms from emerging economies seem to rely on copying the entry decisions of peers from their home country, especially in locations where the risk of government meddling is greatest. The example of firms from developed economies was found to be less influential.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	143-153
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of International Management
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2010.03.005
Publication status	Published - Jun 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

China
Emerging economies
Reference groups

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business and International Management
Finance
Strategy and Management

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